Electrical stick

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an Electrical Stick used to install electrical boxes. The Stick is made of a durable material as to prevent bending. The Stick has height indicators on both sides to ensure proper height when installing the electrical boxes. The Stick has box height indicators on both sides to make certain the installer keeps the electrical boxes uniform. The Stick has an arrow and an up sign to make certain the Stick is used properly.

I claim: 
     
       1. An article suitable for use in installation of electrical boxes to supporting members at uniform heights above floor level and as a measuring device comprising: a substantially rigid, non adjustable rectangular board having a continuous surface throughout and having height generally between about 55 and 75 inches;   a width of between about 2.25 and 3 inches and   a thickness corresponding to the thickness of the wall surface surrounding said box when installed and ranging between about 0.25 inch to about 3 inches;   said board further comprising a first face and a second face to the rear of said first face, each said face having a plurality of markings at predetermined locations which correspond to code requirements for the height of said electrical boxes above floor level; and   immediately below each said marking on said board, a height box indicator is located on said board immediately beneath said markings to insure during installation correct positioning of boxes at the desired predetermined heights.   
     
     
       2. The durable piece of material of claim 1 wherein said indicators are indented into both sides. 
     
     
       3. The durable piece of material of claim 1 is made of a strong, fiberglass material. 
     
     
       4. The durable piece of material of claim 1 further includes the width of the finished wall of a structure. 
     
     
       5. The durable piece of material of claim 1 is tall enough to cover all switch and receptacle heights in a structure. 
     
     
       6. The durable piece of material of claim 1 further includes a plurality of clamps off the sides. 
     
     
       7. The durable piece of material of claim 1 further includes a plurality of height indicators off the sides. 
     
     
       8. The durable piece of material of claim 1 further includes a plurality of different colors. 
     
     
       9. The durable piece of material of claim 1 further includes an arrow and a up sign. 
     
     
       10. The durable piece of material of claim 1 further includes a plurality of box indicators.